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Tarkow Family History

Tarkow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Markow, Tarnow, Barkow, Tarlow, Barrow, Barlow, Trow, Carrow, Markos

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Where is the Tarkow family from?

You can see how Tarkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tarkow family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tarkow's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Tarkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tarkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tarkow. 100% of Tarkow men worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Tarkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Tarkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarkow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Tarkow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Tarkow. For the veterans among your Tarkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarkow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Tarkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tarkow in 1963 was 71, and 78 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tarkow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarkow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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